Voice Song comprises far-carrying, whistled phrases, such as p'wee-wee, p'wee-wee, p'wee-wee÷; call is a whistled piew.

Discussion Plump-bodied finch with a stout, stubby bill. Sometimes forms small flocks outside breeding season, but often seen in ones and twos. Feeds on buds, seeds, and fruits. Typically, indifferent to observers allowing great views. In all birds, eye is emphasized by dark eyeline and subtle pale, elongate "eyelids." Sexes are dissimilar.